Find babysitters in Columbia, IL that you’ll love

60 babysitters are listed in Columbia, IL

The average rate is $17/hr as of April 2024

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years

Babysitters in Columbia, IL

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Kennedee A.


Columbia, IL

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

I have taken care of animals and have had pets since I was around 12 years old, I used to have my own dog walking business when I was younger.
Kennedee can also help with: Daily feeding, pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation, boarding
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Kennedee A.


Columbia, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been working with children since I was 13 years old and I am now 26. I have experience with children from newborn- 15 years old, also have experience with special needs children. I have no problem doing extra activities for your family and children. I also have worked with elderly for the past 6 years. I love to care for...
Kennedee can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Kennedee's communication and commitment is impeccable."

Kaitlyn K.

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Sydney D.


Columbia, IL

$17-20/hr6 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Sydney and I have been babysitting for as long as I can remember. I am currently pursuing my Masters in Social Work and loving working with kids. I worked in the Childcare at the YMCA for 2+ years, and babysat a family for 2+ years. I promise your kiddos will be in good hands!
Sydney can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Christina L.


Columbia, IL

$33/hr5 yrs exp

I Will Spoil Your Pets

I've been around pets all of my life. For the past 5 years, I have pet sit for friends and family. I have references available and am looking to gain more clients. Back in my earlier years, I worked at a kennel in Saint Louis and really enjoyed it. These days, some pets do not fare well in the kennels and I am thankful to...
Christina can also help with: Pet sitting

Olivia C.


Columbia, IL

$12-17/hr1 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

Moved to the area, work as a nurse 3 nights a week, shifts do vary. Looking for an occasional babysitting job! Love kids, have a lot of experience with babysitting
Olivia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

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Rebecca H.


Arnold, MO

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My husband and I moved for his career to Missouri from Washington in November. I have worked in preschools for over 10 years, with children ages 1-12. Currently I work at a daycare in University City as a full time toddler teacher, I love seeing my little ones grow and feel honored that I get to guide them and laugh with them...
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Rebecca recently jumped in when we needed a babysitter on short notice. Our kids, ages 8, 6 & 1 were immediately enamored with her. She has been the closest thing I have found to a mommy stunt double: creative, upbeat and 100% dependable."

Donna A.

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Nevza D.


Saint Louis, MO

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Excellent Caretaker And Housekeeper!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 10 years of experience in childcare and housekeep and am a mother of three grown children of my own! I have a high standard for excellence and take my responsibilities seriously! I place value on kindness, patience, trustworthiness, and respect. I hope you will choose me to provide you exceptional services in taking care...
Nevza can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Nevza became part of my family. We love her. My son is crazy about her. She is hardworking, dependable and a baby expert, plus a bonus grandma. Everything she does, she puts her whole heart into it. I trust her with my eyes closed."

Cris H.

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Lillie N.


Arnold, MO

$15-16/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver With CPR Training, Pet Expertise, And Reliable Transportation

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello, families! I'm excited to introduce myself as a versatile and dependable caregiver available on Care. com. My multifaceted background ensures that your loved ones are in safe and caring hands. With certifications in both adult and child CPR, safety is at the forefront of my caregiving approach. I bring peace of mind...
Lillie can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance & more
5.0
"We hired Lillie at the last minute when we had an unexpected need for childcare. Lillie was up for having a call late the night before to go over expectations and she asked insightful questions. She was punctual and showed genuine interest in learning what we...

Aaron M.

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Randi J.


Arnold, MO

$18-40/hr10 yrs exp

Graduate Student Looking For Flexible Work

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Randi. I am an early childhood educator. I am currently seeking a full-time/part-time position for the summer and potentially long-term through next year, 2023. I have a daughter who is 8 and will be coming along with during the summertime/no-school days. I am pursuing a graduate degree in Early Childhood and...
Randi can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We hired Randi for a night out, and our girls (2 and 8) had a great time with her! She also showed up with a craft kit, which we all loved (definite Mary Poppins vibes :). Fantastic all around. Will definitely hire again!"

Amy M.

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Maxine M.


Saint Louis, MO

$15-20/hr9 yrs exp

Occasional / Date Night Childcare

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Maxine, and I am a 23-year-old student at Rockhurst University completing my Doctorate in Occupational Therapy. I recently completed my clinical experience at a hospital where I work with a variety of patients, including infants. I did date night and overnight babysitting for a few families that I still visit when I...
Maxine can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"It is really hard to find good childcare but Maxine is really fantastic with my two girls. She’s so sweet and laidback, which I really appreciate. She just seems to know exactly what each of my kiddos need and isn’t afraid to ask questions if she’s unsure about...

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Brandi J.


Saint Louis, MO

$27-30/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter With Flexible Schedule

I love working with children; their inquisitive attitudes and loads of energy make them a joy to be around. I am responsible and dependable, but also fun and energetic. With me, your children will have fun playing and learning. I have experience and am comfortable with newborns to young teens.
Brandi can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"Brandi was amazing with my 3 kiddos! They always raved about how much fun they had with her. Brandi was always on time, and so easy to communicate with. Any family is lucky to have Brandi! "

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Evelyn O.


Saint Louis, MO

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

My name is Evelyn and I am a mother of a 19-year-old daughter and an 11-year-old son. I have 10 years of experience in babysitting and I am CPR certified. I am available in my home from Monday-Friday at 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. I am also available for the weekends in your home, or my home. I am currently watching a 3-month-old.
Evelyn can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"We interviewed Evelyn for a back up child care position a couple of months ago. She is very friendly, and her home clean. She clearly takes pride in caring for children in a loving environment. We ended up using someone closer to our home, but would have had no...

Paige C.

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Enisa T.


Arnold, MO

$22-30/hr6 yrs exp

Flexible Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

As the eldest among a brood of four siblings, I have garnered more than 15 years of hands-on experience in providing childcare services for children spanning from infants to teenagers. Coming from a large family, I have been entrusted with numerous responsibilities including meal preparation, household upkeep, and the provision...
Enisa can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
5.0
"Enisa cared for my 2 year old and 4 year old for 8 months. She was always punctual and reliable. Additionally, Enisa was very positive, calm, and patient with my high maintenance children. Lastly, she was excellent with communication."

Jessica W.

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Destiny H.


Arnold, MO

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter/Nanny/Tutor

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have nannied for the same family for almost 3 years and have had short term babysitting and nannying jobs in between. I am trustworthy and punctual, and have a long list of references that will support this statement. I'm currently looking for weekend jobs or morning jobs to make extra money through the summer.
Destiny can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She was great, and my kids just lover her!"

Julia C.

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Elizabeth K.


Saint Louis, MO

$22/hr9 yrs exp

Currently Looking For Afternoons 2-4x/week, Have Some Flexibility For Mornings And Weekends!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Lizzie and I'm a 24-year-old teacher turned nanny(: I have an undergraduate degree in Social Work, a Masters degree in Special Education, and hold a Teaching Certification in Missouri. I taught grades K-2 special education reading and math. I've been nannying and babysitting for a little over a year since I left...
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Stephanie H.


Saint Louis, MO

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am currently a nanny for a 2 and 4yr old, and have been in child care almost 11 years. In the childcare center I've primarily worked with 6weeks to 2-year-olds. I have watched children ranging in ages from infants up to 12-year-old. I have a background check done yearly with my job and can give a copy upon request. I am also...
Stephanie can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Our son loved Steph and she was always on time and dependable. She did crafts and did sensory okay with him. She also made sure to get him outdoors as often as possible. While I was at work she would make sure to send me videos and photos throughout the day!"

Ashley N.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience dog and cat sitting. I've always had dogs of mine own, I've also had birds and reptiles.
Destiny can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
5.0
"Wonderful pet sitter. Excellent communication skills and super friendly. Ensured our sweet kitty's would be well taken care of, and they were. Followed all our directions. Would hire again!"

Hannah S.

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Kerri T.


Saint Louis, MO

$15-22/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

HI! I'm Kerri! I have plenty experience with kids of all ages and abilities and with special needs . I am a certified substitute teacher and babysit often for friends and family. I enjoy being outside and doing lots of activities and crafts. I volunteered in the special education classroom at my local elementary school for over...
5.0
"Kerri has been great with our special needs adult son. She likes to take him out and about and she makes sure he gets exercise every day. She's been punctual and flexible. Highly recommend!"

Jane C.

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Courtney W.


Saint Louis, MO

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

I'm fun-loving, easygoing, and I like to make life as enjoyable as possible. I believe that you can make anything fun if you do it the right way! I love traveling, being outdoors, and staying active. My ultimate dream is to travel around the world, building Christian sports camps for children to learn sports in a safe and...
Courtney can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Courtney is amazing! I've known her for years. We went to church together and our parents are friends as well as my mother worked with her parents at our church. She is awesome with kids of all ages and she is always good with my kids and they think the world of...

Krista F.

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Mary S.


Arnold, MO

$28-30/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Organized And Educational Care Giver

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I love kids, and a passion of mine is helping them grow into creative, kind, responsible individuals eager to explore the world. I do my best to work educational games into everyday fun, so we are always learning as we play. For over 10 years, I have worked with many families as a nanny, in a daycare, church nursery, teaching,...
Mary can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We hired Mary last minute as our normal sitter cancelled. The weather was inclement but Mary showed up 15 minutes earlier than expected giving us extra time for introductions which was nice. Mary was extremely sweet and intelligent, and was able to handle our...

Amanda T.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Columbia, IL

Kennedee A.

5.0

Kennedee was great with my kiddos! They're already asking when she will come back!

- Mick S.

Rebecca H.

5.0

Rebecca recently jumped in when we needed a babysitter on short notice. Our kids, ages 8, 6 & 1 were immediately enamored with her. She has been the closest thing I have found to a mommy stunt double: creative, upbeat and 100% dependable.

- Donna A.

Nevza D.

5.0

Nevza became part of my family. We love her. My son is crazy about her. She is hardworking, dependable and a baby expert, plus a bonus grandma. Everything she does, she puts her whole heart into it. I trust her with my eyes closed.

- Cris H.

Lillie N.

5.0

Lillie has watched my son (and our dog who loves her) for the past few months. She arrives early. She responds to texts promptly and overall she has great communication skills. She has become our go-to sitter and has given this single mom the breaks she has been greatly needing.

- Kathryn B.

Randi J.

5.0

Randi is amazing! She is highly dependable and what's most important to me is how she interacts with my son, J (5 months old). J is quite particular and doesn't love being held by people. He's shy and can get fussy easily. Randi has an immense amount of patience and is so great with him. Not only is...

- Katie H.

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